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5. Not the same.
Thu May 3, 2012, 05:49 PM
May 2012

There are always situations that involve alleged controversial comments. When the RW launches an attack, and other people jump on the bandwagon, it becomes a distraction. Still, people across the political spectrum will demand someone be removed for a controversial comment.

Not defending someone because s/he is gay is simply cowardice.

Obama Stands By His LGBT Nominees Under Attack From The Right: ‘I Will Not Waver In My Support’
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2009/10/10/63982/obama-hrc-speech/

The Revenge of Obama's Anti-Bullying Czar
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2011/08/kevin-jennings-obama-anti-bullying-czar




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